Vidalia-Onion-Stuffed Baked Potatoes with The Deens List of Toppings

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   Preheat the oven to 450F.

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   Rub the potatoes with the olive oil and salt.

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   Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until tender.

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   Allow the potatoes to cool slightly and, when just cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise.

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   Divide the chopped onion, butter, and mayonnaise over the cut sides of the potatoes and, using a fork, mash them into the potatoes.

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   Serve hot, providing small bowls of The Deens List of Toppings (below), if desired, so everyone can customize his or her own potato.

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   When you (or your kids) are hungry, an hour can seem like a lifetime to wait for that potato to bake.

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   We usually throw a few spuds into the oven when were doing the Sunday roast.

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   When the potatoes are done, we just wrap them in aluminum foil and keep them in the fridge.

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    Then, theyre all ready to be reheated and stuffed for the next nights dinner.

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    Sour cream

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    Chopped fresh chives

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    Cooked, crumbled bacon

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    Shredded cheddar cheese

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    Chopped pitted kalamata olives

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.